Religious Holidays

The provided calendar includes most major religious holidays, but it is not comprehensive. Please note that different cultures and traditions use different calendars and start the day at different times. Observance of Jewish and Muslim holidays begins at sundown. Also, the dates and lengths of certain holidays and festivals can vary in different regions and communities. Many Muslim holidays begin with an actual sighting of the new moon, and the provided dates are therefore approximations.

Please note that reasonable accommodation for religious holidays varies, depending on the length and nature of the observance and the academic requirements of the course. A reasonable accommodation is not necessarily a fully excused absence, especially for holidays that occur over several days or weeks. Students are encouraged to anticipate their religious/spiritual needs early in the semester, and at least two weeks before the observance.

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2025-2026 Religious Holidays

August 2025

8/1 — Lammas/Lughnasadh. Pagan. Festival that celebrates the beginning of the harvest season.
8/2-3 — Tisha B’av. Jewish. A day of mourning and repentance in remembrance of the destruction of the First and Second Temples in Jerusalem. Begins at sundown 8/2.
8/28 — Samvatsari. Jain. The Day of Forgiveness, the last day of Paryushan-parva. It is observed by fasting, introspection, confession, and penance.

September 2025

9/15 — Krishna Janmashtami. Hindu. This festival celebrates the birth of Krishna.
9/21 — Paryushan-parva. Jain. The holiest period of the year for the Shvetambara sect. It includes fasting, worship, and reading the life story of Lord Mahavira from the Kalpasutra. It is celebrated over eight days ending on Samvatsari.
9/22-24 — Rosh Hashanah, or Jewish New Year. Jewish. The first of the High Holy days or Days of Awe. It is a time of prayer, reflection, and services. Begins at sundown 9/22.
9/22 — Mabon (Autumn Equinox). Pagan. Celebration of the second harvest, when day and night are equal, marking a balance between light and dark.

October 2025

10/1-2 — Yom Kippur, or Day of Atonement. Jewish. The most solemn and holy day of the year, observed with fasting and prayer. Begins at sundown 10/1.
10/6-10/13 — Sukkot. Jewish. Commemorates the period in which the children of Israel wandered in the desert. People live and eat in temporary dwellings during the festival. Begins at sundown 10/6.
10/13-15 — Shemini Atzeret. Jewish. Eighth and last day of Sukkot. Begins at sundown 10/6.
10/14-15 — Simchat Torah. Jewish. Joyous festival in which the reading of the Torah is completed and its first book begun again. Symbolized by singing, dancing, and marching around the Synagogue with Torah scrolls. Begins at sundown 10/14.
10/20 — Bandi Chhor Divas. Sikh. Commemorates the return of Guru Hargobind Ji, the sixth Guru, to the holy city of Amritsar after negotiating the release of himself and 52 princes held for political reasons. This festival falls on the same day as Diwali.
10/20 — Diwali. Hindu, also Jain, Sikh. Festival of Lights celebrating the victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance. Diwali is often celebrated over multiple days.
10/20 — Installation of Scriptures of Guru Granth Sahib. Sikh. Commemorates the installation of the Sikh scriptures by Guru Gobind Singh; these scriptures were installed as the perpetual guru.
10/22 — Birth of the Bab. Baha’i. Anniversary of the birth of one of the twin prophet founders of the Baha’i faith.
10/23 — Birth of the Baha’u’llah. Baha’i. Celebrates the birth of the Baha’i Messenger of God. The day includes prayers, a feast, and music.
10/31-11/1 — Samhain. Pagan. Samhain marks the beginning of the Pagan year; a time to search for wisdom and guidance and to honor the dead. Begins at sundown 10/31.

November 2025

11/1 — All Saints Day. Christian - Catholic, Protestant. Celebrates all believers, known and unknown, alive and dead.
11/1-2 — Dia De Los Muertos, or Day of the Dead. Christian - Catholic (Mexico). A celebratory holiday to remember the dead and to reunite the living and the dead.
11/24 — Martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji. Sikh (1621-1675 C.E.). The ninth of the Ten Gurus, he is remembered for his defense of the Sikh faith and for giving up his life for religious liberty of all faiths.

December 2025

12/8 — Rohatsu (Bodhi Day/Awakening). Buddhist. Celebration of the enlightenment of the Buddha. A candle is lit every evening for thirty days, symbolic of enlightenment.
12/14-22 — Chanukah/Hanukkah. Jewish. Commemorates the rededication during the second century B.C.E. of the Second Temple in Jerusalem. Chanukah is celebrated for eight days to mark the eight days the oil burned. Begins at sundown 12/14.
12/21-22 — Yule (Winter Solstice). Pagan. Yule is the time of greatest darkness and the longest night of the year. This time is celebrated as the “return of the Sun God” where He is reborn of the Goddess. Begins at sundown 12/21.
12/25 — Christmas. Christian - Western. Celebration of the nativity of Jesus Christ. Both a sacred religious holiday and a worldwide cultural and commercial phenomenon. Christmas is preceded by 40 days of spiritual preparation called Advent.
12/26 — Death of Prophet Zarathustra. Zoroastrian. Commemorates the founder of the Zoroastrian faith who lived somewhere between 6000-2000 B.C.E.
12/26-1/1 — Kwanzaa. African American. Weeklong celebration honoring African heritage in African-American culture, values, and traditions. Kwanzaa in Swahili means “first fruits of the harvest.”

January 2026

1/6 — Epiphany (Western) / Theophany (Orthodox). Christian. Commemorates the revelation of God through Jesus Christ and marks the time the three wise men arrived in Bethlehem and presented gifts to baby Jesus.
1/7 — Feast of the Nativity. Christian - Orthodox. Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ.
1/13 — Maghi. Sikh. Commemorates the battle in which 40 Sikhs (the Immortal Ones) laid down their lives for the Guru (Guru Gobind Singh).
1/30 — Mahayana New Year (Vesak). Buddhist. Commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and passing of the Buddha.

February 2026

2/1-2 — Tu B’Shevat. Jewish. “The New Year of Trees” is traditionally the first of the year for tithing fruit of trees. Nowadays, it is a day for environmental awareness and action such as tree planting. Begins at sundown 2/1.
2/1-2 — Imbolc. Pagan. The second of four great fire festivals, Imbolc recognizes a time of awakening, promise, and hope for the spring. Begins at sundown 2/1.
2/14 — Saint Valentine’s Day. Christian. Valentine’s Day is an often secular celebration of love.
2/15 — Nirvana Day. Buddhist. A regional observation of the death of the Buddha.
2/15-16 — Maha Shivaratri. Hindu. Festival in honor of Lord Shiva and his marriage to Goddess Parvati.
2/17 — Lunar New Year. Buddhist, Taoist, Confucian. Begins a fifteen day festival for many East and Southeast Asian cultures and religions.
2/18 — Ash Wednesday. Christian – Western. Marks the first day of the season of Lent, 40 days of preparation for Easter. Many Christians observe a period of fasting, repentance, moderation, and spiritual discipline, and wear a cross symbol in ashes on their foreheads.
2/18-3/19 — Ramadan. Islam. The ninth month of the Islamic calendar, devoted to fasting from first light to sunset. Many Muslims also perform additional daily prayers during this month. This is the holiest period of the Islamic Year, when the Prophet Muhammad’s (peace be upon him) reception of the divine revelation, the Qur’an, is commemorated. Begins at sundown 2/18 or when the new moon is sighted.
2/23 — Vasant Panchami. Hindu. Celebration dedicated to Saraswati, goddess of learning

March 2026

3/2-3 — Purim. Jewish. Celebration of the deliverance of the Jewish minority in Persia from genocide. It is customary to hear the reading of the Book of Esther; eat, drink, and be joyful; and give gifts of food and drink and gifts to charity. Begins at sundown 3/2.
3/3 — Magha Puja (Sangha) Day. Buddhist. Celebration of the presentation of teaching by Lord Buddha to an assembly of holy men.
3/3-4 — Holi. Hindu. This springtime festival of colors is generally celebrated by people throwing colorful powder and colored water on each other. Begins at sundown 3/3.
3/19-20 — Naw Ruz (New Year). Baha’i. Marks the arrival of spring as a victory over darkness. For the Baha’i, the New Year celebrates the love relationship between the Creator and the creation. Begins at sundown 3/19.
3/20 — Ostara (Spring Equinox). Pagan. Celebration of new life; a time of renewal and rebirth. The equinox is when day and night are equal, marking a balance between light and dark.
3/29-30 — Eid al-Fitr. Islam. Marks the end of Ramadan. It is a festival of thanksgiving to God; it involves wearing the finest clothing, saying prayers, and fostering understanding with other religions. Begins at sundown 3/29.
3/29 — Palm Sunday. Christian - Western. A commemoration of Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem as crowds lined his path with palm leaves.
3/31 — Mahavir Jayanti. Jain. Festival honoring Lord Mahavira on the founder’s birthday. Shrines are visited and teachings are reviewed and reflected upon.

April 2026

4/1-9 — Pesach (Passover). Jewish. An eight-day festival that commemorates the Exodus from slavery to freedom. Begins at sundown 4/1 and ends at sundown 4/1.
4/3 — Good Friday or Holy Friday. Christian - Western. Christian remembrance of the crucifixion of Jesus. Many Christians spend this day in fasting, prayer, repentance, and meditation on the agony and suffering (passion) of Jesus on the cross.
4/5 — Easter. Christian – Western. The central feast in the Christian liturgical year, which commemorates the resurrection of Jesus from the dead.
4/13-14 — Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day). Jewish. This day offers remembrance for people who died in the Shoah, the genocide against Jewish people during World War II. Begins at sundown 4/13.
4/14 — Vaisakhi. Sikh. The anniversary of the birth of the Khalsa. On this day in 1699, Guru Gobind Singh Ji removed the clerical system in Sikhism, reaffirming the direct connection between the Sikhs and the Divine.
4/16 — Theravada New Year. Buddhism. Three-day celebration typically beginning with a temple visit. Observed for three days after the first full moon in April.
4/20 — Pascha (Easter). Christian - Orthodox. Celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

May 2026

5/1 — Beltane. Pagan. Marks the beginning of summer; celebrates the fertility and abundance of the earth.
5/1 — Visakha Puja Day/Wesak (Buddha Day). Buddhism. The most important Buddhist festival, which celebrates the Buddha’s birth, enlightenment, and death. The day includes preparation of sweets for the monks, sermons, and a candle-lighting ceremony.
5/23-24 — Declaration of the Bab. Baha’i. This day recognizes the declaration in 1844 by Ali Muhammed that he was the anticipated “Coming One” of all religions. Work is suspended on this day. Begins at sundown 5/23.
5/28-29 — Ascension of Baha’u’llah. Baha’i. A commemoration of the death of Baha’u’llah. Begins at sundown 5/28.

June 2026

6/3-4 — Eid Ghadeer. Shia Islam. The day Shi’ite Muslims commemorate Imam Ali being chosen by the Prophet Muhammed (peace be upon him) to be his successor. Begins at sundown 6/3.
6/21 — Litha/Midsummer (Summer Solstice). Pagan. Midsummer festival marking the shortest day of the year.
6/21-23 — Shavuot. Jewish. Festival of Weeks; celebrates harvest of first fruits and commemorates the giving of the Torah and Commandments at Mount Sinai. Begins at sundown 6/21 and ends at sundown 6/23.
6/26-27 — Eid al-Adha. Islam. Also known as the Feast of Sacrifice, celebrates the willingness of Abraham to sacrifice his son to God. It also commemorates the end of the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca. Begins at sundown 6/26.

July 2026

7/9-10 — Martyrdom of the Bab. Baha’i. Anniversary of the martyrdom of the Bab, the forerunner of Baha’u’llah, in 1850. Begins at sundown 7/9.
7/16-17 — Al-Hijra (New Year). Islam. This is the first day of the month of Muharram which marks the time in 622 C.E. when the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) moved from Mecca to Medina. Begins at sundown 7/16.
7/22-23 — Tisha B’av. Jewish. A day of mourning and repentance in remembrance of the destruction of the First and Second Temples in Jerusalem. Begins at sundown 7/22.
7/24 — Pioneer Day. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Observance of the arrival of Brigham Young and early Mormon settlers in Salt Lake City, Utah.
7/29 — Asalha Puja Day (Dharma Day). Buddhism. Commemorates the Buddha’s first discourse, given to the five monks at the Deer Park at Sarnath, near Varanasi. This day is observed by donating offerings to temples and listening to sermons.

2026-2027 Religious Holidays

August 2026

8/1 — Lammas/Lughnasadh. Pagan. Festival that celebrates the beginning of the harvest season.

September 2026

9/4 — Krishna Janmashtami. Hindu. This festival celebrates the birth of Krishna.
9/8 — Feast of the Nativity. Christian - Orthodox. Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ.
9/8 - 9/15 — Paryushan-parva. Jain. The holiest period of the year for the Shvetambara sect. It includes fasting, worship, and reading the life story of Lord Mahavira from the Kalpasutra. It is celebrated over eight days ending on Samvatsari.
9/11-13 — Rosh Hashanah, or Jewish New Year. Jewish. The first of the High Holy days or Days of Awe. It is a time of prayer, reflection, and services. Begins at sundown 9/11 and ends at sundown 9/13.
9/13-9/14 — Ganesh Chaturthi. Hindu. Celebrates the birth anniversary of Lord Ganesh, a deity of prosperity, good fortune, and wisdom.
9/15 — Samvatsari. Jain. The Day of Forgiveness, the last day of Paryushan-parva. It is observed by fasting, introspection, confession, and penance.
9/20-21 — Yom Kippur, or Day of Atonement. Jewish. The most solemn and holy day of the year, observed with fasting and prayer. Begins at sundown 10/11.
9/22-9/24 — Mabon (Autumn Equinox). Pagan. Celebration of the second harvest, when day and night are equal, marking a balance between light and dark.
9/25-10/2 — Sukkot. Jewish. Commemorates the period in which the children of Israel wandered in the desert. People live and eat in temporary dwellings during the festival. Begins at sundown 9/25 and ends at sundown 10/2.

October 2026

10/2-4 — Shemini Atzeret. Jewish. Eighth and last day of Sukkot. Begins at sundown 10/2.
10/3-4 — Simchat Torah. Jewish. Joyous festival in which the reading of the Torah is completed and its first book begun again. Symbolized by singing, dancing, and marching around the Synagogue with Torah scrolls. Begins at sundown 10/3.
10/21 — Installation of Scriptures of Guru Granth Sahib. Sikh. Commemorates the installation of the Sikh scriptures by Guru Gobind Singh; these scriptures were installed as the perpetual guru.
10/22 — Birth of the Bab. Baha’i. Anniversary of the birth of one of the twin prophet founders of the Baha’i faith.
10/31-11/1 — Samhain. Pagan. Samhain marks the beginning of the Pagan year; a time to search for wisdom and guidance and to honor the dead. Begins at sundown 10/31.

November 2026

11/1 — All Saints Day. Christian - Catholic, Protestant. Celebrates all believers, known and unknown, alive and dead.
11/1-2 — Dia De Los Muertos, or Day of the Dead. Christian - Catholic (Mexico). A celebratory holiday to remember the dead and to reunite the living and the dead.
11/8 — Bandi Chhor Divas. Sikh. Commemorates the return of Guru Hargobind Ji, the sixth Guru, to the holy city of Amritsar after negotiating the release of himself and 52 princes held for political reasons. This festival falls on the same day as Diwali.
11/8 — Diwali. Hindu, Jain, Sikh. Festival of Lights celebrating the victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance. Diwali is often celebrated over multiple days.
11/11 — Birth of the Baha’u’llah. Baha’i. Celebrates the birth of the Baha’i Messenger of God. The day includes prayers, a feast, and music.
11/24 — Martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji. Sikh (1621-1675 C.E.). The ninth of the Ten Gurus, he is remembered for his defense of the Sikh faith and for giving up his life for religious liberty of all faiths.

December 2026

12/4-12/12 — Chanukah/Hanukkah. Jewish. Commemorates the rededication during the second century B.C.E. of the Second Temple in Jerusalem. Chanukah is celebrated for eight days to mark the eight days the oil burned. Begins at sundown 12/4 and ends at sundown 12/12.
12/8 — Rohatsu (Bodhi Day/Awakening). Buddhist. Celebration of the enlightenment of the Buddha. A candle is lit every evening for thirty days, symbolic of enlightenment.
12/21-22 — Yule (Winter Solstice). Pagan. Yule is the time of greatest darkness and the longest night of the year. This time is celebrated as the “return of the Sun God” where He is reborn of the Goddess. Begins at sundown 12/21.
12/25 — Christmas. Christian - Western. Celebration of the nativity of Jesus Christ. Both a sacred religious holiday and a worldwide cultural and commercial phenomenon. Christmas is preceded by 40 days of spiritual preparation called Advent.
12/26 — Death of Prophet Zarathustra. Zoroastrian. Commemorates the founder of the Zoroastrian faith who lived somewhere between 6000-2000 B.C.E.
12/26-1/1 — Kwanzaa. African American. Weeklong celebration honoring African heritage in African-American culture, values, and traditions. Kwanzaa in Swahili means “first fruits of the harvest.”

January 2027

1/6 — Epiphany (Western) / Theophany (Orthodox). Christian. Commemorates the revelation of God through Jesus Christ and marks the time the three wise men arrived in Bethlehem and presented gifts to baby Jesus.
1/13 — Maghi. Sikh. Commemorates the battle in which 40 Sikhs (the Immortal Ones) laid down their lives for the Guru (Guru Gobind Singh).
1/15 — Makar Sankranti. Hindu. harvest festival that marks the increase of the sun twinned with the Punjab celebration Lohri, which marks the passing of the winter solstice
1/22 — Mahayana New Year (Vesak). Buddhist. Commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and passing of the Buddha.
1/22-23 — Tu B’Shevat. Jewish. “The New Year of Trees” is traditionally the first of the year for tithing fruit of trees. Nowadays, it is a day for environmental awareness and action such as tree planting. Begins at sundown 1/22.
1/29 — Lunar New Year. Buddhist, Taoist, Confucian. Begins a fifteen day festival for many East and Southeast Asian cultures and religions.

February 2027

2/1-2 — Imbolc. Pagan. The second of four great fire festivals, Imbolc recognizes a time of awakening, promise, and hope for the spring. Begins at sundown 2/1.
2/7-9 — Losar (Tibetan New Year). Buddhist. Fifteen day celebration, with the main celebration on the first three days.
2/7-3/8 — Ramadan. Islam. The ninth month of the Islamic calendar, devoted to fasting from first light to sunset. Many Muslims also perform additional daily prayers during this month. This is the holiest period of the Islamic Year, when the Prophet Muhammad’s (peace be upon him) reception of the divine revelation, the Qur’an, is commemorated. Begins at sundown 2/7 or when the new moon is sighted.
2/10 — Ash Wednesday. Christian – Western. Marks the first day of the season of Lent, 40 days of preparation for Easter. Many Christians observe a period of fasting, repentance, moderation, and spiritual discipline, and wear a cross symbol in ashes on their foreheads.
2/11 — Vasant Panchami. Hindu. Celebration dedicated to Saraswati, goddess of learning.
2/14 — Saint Valentine’s Day. Christian. Valentine’s Day is an often secular celebration of love.
2/15 — Nirvana Day. Buddhist. The Mahayana memorial of the death of the Buddha.

March 2027

3/6-7 — Maha Shivaratri. Hindu. Festival in honor of Lord Shiva and his marriage to Goddess Parvati.
3/9-10 — Eid al-Fitr. Islam. Marks the end of Ramadan. It is a festival of thanksgiving to God; it involves wearing the finest clothing, saying prayers, and fostering understanding with other religions. Begins at sundown 3/9.
3/20 — Ostara (Spring Equinox). Pagan. Celebration of new life; a time of renewal and rebirth. The equinox is when day and night are equal, marking a balance between light and dark.
3/20 — Nowruz. Zoroastrian. New Year's Day in the Fasli seasonal calendar. It celebrates the renewal of the world, the creation of fire and the day Zarathustra received his revelation
3/21 — Naw Ruz (New Year). Baha’i. Marks the arrival of spring as a victory over darkness. For the Baha’i, the New Year celebrates the love relationship between the Creator and the creation. Begins at sundown 3/21.
3/21 — Palm Sunday. Christian - Western. A commemoration of Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem as crowds lined his path with palm leaves.
3/22 — Holi. Hindu. This springtime festival of colors is generally celebrated by people throwing colorful powder and colored water on each other. Begins at sundown 3/22.
3/22-23 — Purim. Jewish. Celebration of the deliverance of the Jewish minority in Persia from genocide. It is customary to hear the reading of the Book of Esther; eat, drink, and be joyful; and give gifts of food and drink and gifts to charity. Begins at sundown 3/22.
3/26 — Good Friday or Holy Friday. Christian - Orthodox. Christian remembrance of the passion of Jesus. Many Christians spend this day in fasting and prayer.
3/28 — Easter. Christian – Western. The central feast in the Christian liturgical year, which commemorates the resurrection of Jesus from the dead.

April 2027

4/14 — Vaisakhi. Sikh. The anniversary of the birth of the Khalsa. On this day in 1699, Guru Gobind Singh Ji removed the clerical system in Sikhism, reaffirming the direct connection between the Sikhs and the Divine.
4/19 — Mahavir Jayanti. Jain. Festival honoring Lord Mahavira on the founder’s birthday. Shrines are visited and teachings are reviewed and reflected upon.
4/21-29 — Pesach (Passover). Jewish. An eight-day festival that commemorates the Exodus from slavery to freedom. Begins at sundown 4/21 and ends at sundown 4/29.

May 2027

5/1 — Beltane. Pagan. Marks the beginning of summer; celebrates the fertility and abundance of the earth.
5/2 — Pascha (Easter). Christian - Orthodox. Celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
5/3-4 — Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day). Jewish. This day offers remembrance for people who died in the Shoah, the genocide against Jewish people during World War II. Begins at sundown 5/3.
5/16-17 — Eid al-Adha. Islam. Also known as the Feast of Sacrifice, celebrates the willingness of Abraham to sacrifice his son to God. It also commemorates the end of the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca. Begins at sundown 5/16.
5/20 — Visakha Puja Day/Wesak (Buddha Day). Buddhism. The most important Buddhist festival, which celebrates the Buddha’s birth, enlightenment, and death. The day includes preparation of sweets for the monks, sermons, and a candle-lighting ceremony.
5/20 — Theravada New Year. Buddhism. Three-day celebration typically begins with a temple visit. Observed for three days after the first full moon in May.
5/23-24 — Declaration of the Bab. Baha’i. This day recognizes the declaration in 1844 by Ali Muhammed that he was the anticipated “Coming One” of all religions. Work is suspended on this day. Begins at sundown 5/23.
5/24-25 — Eid Ghadeer. Shia Islam. The day Shi’ite Muslims commemorate Imam Ali being chosen by the Prophet Muhammed (peace be upon him) to be his successor. Begins at sundown 5/24.
5/28-29 — Ascension of Baha’u’llah. Baha’i. A commemoration of the death of Baha’u’llah. Begins at sundown 5/28.

June 2027

6/10-12 — Shavuot. Jewish. Festival of Weeks; celebrates harvest of first fruits and commemorates the giving of the Torah and Commandments at Mount Sinai. Begins at sundown 6/10 and ends at sundown 6/12.
6/14-15 — Ashura. Islam. In Shia Islam: Commemorates the martyrdom of Husain, Prophet Muhammad’s grandson. In Sunni Islam: A time to remember two of Allah’s merciful acts: Noah’s safe landing after the Flood and the Israelites’ liberation from Egypt under Moses. Observed beginning at sunset 6/14.
6/21 — Litha/Midsummer (Summer Solstice). Pagan. Midsummer festival marking the shortest day of the year.

July 2027

7/5-6 — Al-Hijra (New Year). Islam. This is the first day of the month of Muharram which marks the time in 622 C.E. when the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) moved from Mecca to Medina. Begins at sundown 7/5.
7/8-9 — Martyrdom of the Bab. Baha’i. Anniversary of the martyrdom of the Bab, the forerunner of Baha’u’llah, in 1850. Begins at sundown 7/8.
7/20 — Asalha Puja Day (Dharma Day). Buddhism. Commemorates the Buddha’s first discourse, given to the five monks at the Deer Park at Sarnath, near Varanasi. This day is observed by donating offerings to temples and listening to sermons.
7/24 — Pioneer Day. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Observance of the arrival of Brigham Young and early Mormon settlers in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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